" GEORGE WILKIE, April 30, 2010 at 11:44 p.m. " Ricky Nelson was an excellent singer & actor. He never played the star. During these two years, Presley had recorded music only for the movie King Creole, in January and February 1958, before his induction into the U.S. Armed Forces and a brief recording session (consisting of five songs) while on military leave four months later. We have set your language to American Actor Ricky Nelson was born Eric Hilliard Nelson on 8th May, 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey and passed away on 31st Dec 1985 DeKalb, Texas aged 45. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? A voice inside me said, For once in your life, let somebody help you. . Federal officials say they have yet to determine why the DC-3 crashed in Texas as Nelson and his band traveled from Alabama to a concert in Dallas. Her world continued to spiral down when her ex-husband and father of her four kids, Ricky, died along with his fiance Helen Blair and five crew members in a tragic plane crash in 1985. Conspiracy theorists continue to aver that the remains in Nelson's grave are those of actor Henry Blair, who originally performed the role of Ricky as the Nelson children were too young to act at that time. Please try again later. That included Ricky and his fiance Helen Blair, as well as Nelson's backing group The Stone Canyon Band: Andy Chapin, Rick Intveld, Bobby Neal, Patrick Woodward, and sound technician Donald 'Clark' Russell. Learn more about merges. Prior to this, Joe Maphis had been playing the lead guitar part, and played lead on his first hits "Be-Bop Baby", "Stood Up", and "Waitin In School". Failed to delete flower. He wanted to record an album featuring original material, but the single was released before the album because Nelson had not completed the entire Garden Party album yet. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Lynn Upton, wife of former Nelson band member Pat Upton, said she and her husband never saw Nelson use drugs. The pilot and co-pilot survived. [90] They received a small settlement. Nelson was privately buried days later at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills cemetery. But they totally denied there was anything wrong.. [84][85], In 1980, Nelson met Helen Blair, a part-time model and exotic-animal trainer, in Las Vegas. In 1980, Kristin filed for divorce and was temporarily granted custody of the children and spousal support. [3] At approximately 5:14p.m. CST on December 31, the plane crash-landed outside of De Kalb, Texas, northeast of Dallas, in a cow pasture less than 2 miles (3.2km) from a landing strip, hitting trees on its way down. David Oswald Nelson was born on October 24th, 1936 in New York City. For Elvis fans who might not be aware, Rick Nelson first broke . Picture: Getty Images While the pilots survived, all seven passengers died. NME November 1958[55], During 1958 and 1959, Nelson had twelve hits in the charts in comparison with Elvis Presley's eleven. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. His father Ozzie was of half Swedish descent. Xantal JR. Hollywood Legends. I still enjoy Ricky's music today as much as ever 1 posted on 12/31/2005 11:02:58 AM PST by lunarbicep [ Post Reply | Private Reply . We were hippie rock n rollers, she said in a 1987 PEOPLE cover story. Remembering Rick Nelson on the 26th anniversary of his death. Looking at these are making me cry some bittersweet tears. The couple temporarily resolved their differences, but Kris retained her attorney to pursue a permanent break. Nelson appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967, but his career by that time was in limbo. After Christmas of 1985, Ricky, Helen, and the members of his band left for a three-stop tour of the southern United States. Advertisement. They had four children: actress Tracy Nelson, twin sons and musicians Gunnar and Matthew, and actor Sam. As a pre-schooler, Tracy appeared in Yours, Mine, and Ours alongside Lucille Ball and went on to star in The Father Dowling Mysteries. At Christmas 1961, Nelson began dating Kristin Harmon (June 25, 1945 April 26, 2018), a daughter of football player Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox (ne Elsie Kornbrath) and the older sister of Kelly and Mark Harmon. [citation needed]. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The actress fell in love with the family while appearing on the show, while she and Ricky also developed deep feelings for one another. The film was a hit, and Ozzie was convinced the family could make the transition from radio's airwaves to television's small screen. Tracy Nelson attends Love Boat Cast Christening Of Regal Princess Cruise Ship at Port Everglades on November 5, 2014 | Source: GettyImages. Albums like Windfall failed to have an impact. [86][87], Blair acted as personal assistant to Nelson, organizing his day and acting as a liaison for his fan club,[86] but Nelson's mother, brother, business manager, and manager disapproved of her presence in his life. Miss. The seven people killed in the crash were: Robert J. Nachshin of Los Angeles, who represented Mrs. Nelson, refused to discuss the case Thursday. I tried to be one of the guys, to fix the marriage by going on the road and being involved in road stuff that is really not good for anyone. [14] When Skelton was drafted in 1944, Guedel crafted the radio sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet for Ricky's parents. Within months of their meeting, she became his road companion, and in 1982 she moved in with him. tweeted a statement on Monday. Try again later. [25] Twenty-five years later, Nelson told the Los Angeles Weekly he hated school because it "smelled of pencils" and he was forced to rise early in the morning to attend.[23]. In 1980, Kristin filed for divorce and was given temporary custody of their kids. When Kristin was 12, she met Ricky Nelson, who was the son of 50s superstars Ozzie and Harriet and starred alongside his family on their long-running sitcom and radio show, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. . 1 album titled Ricky. 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After recording their first three-song demo in a month, they got calls from major labels who invited them over to their studios. Rank said that he was checking on the passengers when he noticed smoke in the middle of the cabin, where Rick Nelson and Helen Blair were sitting. Ricky Nelson and his wife Kristin Harmon, with his family | Source: Getty Images. After four days in the hospital, Tracy was given drugs and went home to her family. Make sure that the file is a photo. She married him in 1963 when she was 18 years old and was thrust into the spotlight after appearing on the familys show as Ozzie and Harriets real-life and TV daughter-in-law. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. After Sam graduated from college, he formed a band called H is Orange with a guy he played music with in high school. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. AGHHH!!! Nelson was engaged to Helen Blair at the time of his death in an airplane crash on December 31, 1985. He waited long enough. Helen Blair and Ricky Nelson were dating for 5 years before Ricky Nelson died aged 45. Nelsons manager, Greg McDonald, vehemently denied the Post story, saying Nelson and his fiancee were asleep when the fire broke out, and David Nelson said his younger brother did not use cocaine. The twin-engine DC-3 crashed in a cow pasture south of De Kalb, Texas, at approximately 5:15 pm. Residing in the former Erroll Flynn estate on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, with his fiance, Helen Blair, and his now-college-bound daughter Tracy, he needed to make a lot of cash quickly. Her name was never mentioned at Nelson's funeral. Federal officials say they have yet to determine why the DC-3 crashed in Texas as Nelson and his band traveled from Alabama to a concert in Dallas. I got into therapy and so did he for a while but then he started not showing up. Andy Chapin, 30, pianist . She earned her Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Southern California and has been seen on Good Morning America. Nelson worked with many musicians of repute, including James Burton, Joe Osborn, and Allen "Puddler" Harris, all natives of Louisiana, and Joe Maphis, The Jordanaires, Scotty Moore, and Johnny and Dorsey Burnette. Nelson was engaged to Helen Blair at the time of his death in an airplane crash on December 31, 1985. The following week, Tracy underwent surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. to determine the spread of cancer. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Nelson tried to score another hit but did not have any luck with songs like "Rock and Roll Lady." After about a year of dealing with his death and supporting their mother in a custody battle, Gunnar studied guitar until he got very good at playing the instrument. Glennys Helen BLAIR found in 10 trees View all. Their last show was scheduled for . Ricky Nelson : biography. Attendees included "Colonel" Tom Parker, Connie Stevens, Angie Dickinson and dozens of actors, writers and musicians. He had support roles in the TV films Three on a Date and High School USA (1983). Too much blood has been spilled.. Even in the 1980s, when Nelson realized his dream of meeting Carl Perkins, Perkins noted that he and "Ricky" were the last of the "rockabilly breed". ). Finally, in 1974, their fourth child, Sam, was born. [5], Reports vary as to whether the plane was on fire before it crashed, though some witnesses attested that it was indeed in flames while still airborne. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dick Van Dyke's Dating History: From Margie Willett to Arlene Silver, Michael J. In 1958, Nelson released his first #1 single, "Poor Little Fool", and in 1959 received a Golden Globe nomination for "Most Promising Male Newcomer" after starring in Rio Bravo. From age eight he starred alongside his family in the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. [83] Years of legal wrangling followed. When Kristin was 12, she met Ricky Nelson, . The Straight Dope", Ozzie and Harriet Nelson Papers (includes papers related to Ricky and David), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ricky_Nelson&oldid=1150441159, "Ricky Nelson / Duke Ellington, Maria Cole, Eydie Gorme, Jo Anne Worley, George Kirby, Robert Bob King", "Michele Lee, George Lindsey, Rick Nelson", "Pat Pausen, Rick Nelson, Alex Dreier, Charo, Sidney Sheldon". He returned to the stage and played his "oldies" and the audience responded with applause, according to Deborah Nader, President of Richard Nader Entertainment. Sadly, Nelson's life ended abruptly when he, his fiance Helen Blair and members of the Ricky Nelson Band died in a plane crash. LADKJFK XD He deserved her. There was an error deleting this problem. [82] After years of legal proceedings, they were divorced in December 1982. LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Friends and relatives of Rick Nelson have denied reports that the singer was a drug abuser but in papers filed in a 1981 divorce action, his former wife said he constantly takes cocaine, Quaaludes and many other drugs.. Compare Ricky Nelson's Net Worth As a singer Nelson had more than 50 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from 1957 to 1973. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In 1985, Nelson was on a comeback tour. All About Aree Gearhart, All About Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter's Children and Grandchildren, Willie Nelson's 8 Children: Everything to Know, All About John Travolta and Kelly Preston's 3 Kids, Bam Margera's Wife Nikki Boyd Files for Legal Separation After Quietly Splitting in 2021. In 1957, he recorded his first single ("I'm Walkin' b/w "A Teenager's Romance", Verve 10047X4S), debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and released the No. The glands in her neck became swollen, and she developed bags under her eyes. Drag images here or select from your computer for Helen Blair memorial. I love seeing them together because I ship them harder than anything, but it makes me sad that their love was so short lived. Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 December 31, 1985) was an American musician and actor. His zodiac sign is Taurus. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ricky Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia After the fire, the access panel to the heater compartment was found unlatched. Tracy Nelson on April 14, 2019 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images, RICKY'S TWIN SONS CONTINUE THEIR FATHER'S LEGACY. Six months into their marriage, the couple welcomed their first child, Tracy. This browser does not support getting your location. The accident occurred on the last day of the deadliest year ever in . By the end of the day, the family had worked out an agreement in which Kristin retained custody, Mark was granted visiting rights and Kristin, Sam and Mark agreed to enter family therapy. Those allegations were refuted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following its investigation. In 1974, MCA was unsure as to what to do with the former teen idol. [18] The Nelson boys were first played in the radio series by professional child actors until twelve-year-old Dave and eight-year-old Ricky joined the show on February 20, 1949, in the episode "Invitation to Dinner".[19][20]. Explore. . "Garden Party" reached No. [43], In early summer 1957, Ozzie Nelson pulled his son from Verve after disputes about royalties and signed him to a lucrative five-year deal with Imperial Records that gave him approval over song selection, sleeve artwork, and other production details. In 1967, the Nelsons twin sons Gunnar and Matthew were born and would eventually form their rock band, Nelson. based on information from your browser. Between 1957 and 1962 Ricky Nelson had 30 Top 40 Billboard hits - the only artists to exceed that over the same period were Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. Specifically: Her family refused to bury her after Nelson's mother denied their request that Helen be buried next to Nelson. Besides Nelson, 45, the crash killed Helen Blair, 27; Bobby Neal, 38; Patrick Woodward, 35; Andy Chapin, 30; Rick Intveld, 22, and Clark Russell, 35. videos his brother Ricky Nelson was the best man. Nelson grew increasingly dissatisfied performing with older jazz and country session musicians, who were openly contemptuous of rock and roll. Ricky Nelson and Helen Blair - Dating, Gossip, News . Rick Nelson, 45, singer . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ricky, his fiance Helen Blair and five members of his road company perished in a plane crash while traveling to Texas. Ferguson stated that Rank told him, "Don't tell anyone about the heater, don't tell anyone about the heater. Ricky Nelson and his wife, Kristin Harmon, fell in love as youngsters, and after their marriage, the pair became parents to four adorable kids. In 1952, he appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. Not long after that, the family was thrown into disarray when her mother's brother, actor Mark Harmon, and his wife, actress Pam Dawber, filed for the custody of her youngest brother Sam. He is most remembered for Ozzie and Harriet. He said that he was checking on the passengers when he noticed smoke in the middle of the cabin, where Nelson and Blair were sitting. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 1963, Ricky tied the knot with 18-year-old Kristin, and she continued appearing on the family's sitcom as Ozzie and Harriet's real-life and T.V. During her wedding, Tracy discovered something was wrong with her because she felt weak and tired. | Source: Getty Images, Kristin was 12 years old when she and Ricky met for the first time while starring alongside the family in their sitcom and radio show, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.". Even stranger, Ricky Nelson's remains were lost in transit from Texas to California, delaying the funeral for several days. In 1957, he began a long and successful career as a popular recording artist. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. She was the only woman he dated after his divorce.Blair tried to make herself useful in Nelson's life by organizing his day and acting as a liaison for his fan club, but Nelson's mother, brother, business manager, and manager disapproved of her presence in his life. Also on board were pilot Brad Rank, 34, and co-pilot Kenneth Ferguson, 40, who survived the crash. Old Tv Shows. His song "Poor Little Fool" was the first #1 song on the newly . An examination indicated that a fire had originated on the right side of the aft cabin area at or near the floorline. [23][24] He played football at Hollywood High[23][24] and represented the school in interscholastic tennis matches. Sam went on to graduate from Boston College and formed his band H Is Orange. When the teenage Ricky Nelson launched his pop career in 1957 by picking up a guitar and singing at the . [12], Ricky was a small and insecure child who suffered from severe asthma. After his death, Ricky's children took up the mantle of their father's iconic music legacy to build their careers and restore the family's fame. His comeback was short-lived, however, as his record label was bought out and folded, and his followup albums were not well promoted by his new label. Pinterest. Oops, something didn't work. Help us build our profile of Ricky Nelson and Helen Blair! That sort of thing can be very frightening! [10] According to another report, the pilot indicated that the crew repeatedly tried to turn on the cabin heater shortly before the fire occurred, but that it failed to respond. During this time, Kristin said she continued to use drugs and to drink quite heavily. Since she was too drunk to paint for a living, she said she took a job as an assistant casting director at a salary of $200 a week. Mark and Pam eventually dropped the case when it drew intense media attention. Although Ricky was committed to getting treatment initially, he gradually stopped attending therapy. . The pop star, who was also in the Mickey Mouse Club in the early nineties. Glennys Helen BLAIR from tree Bell Family Tree. If there is any question of the identity of the subject of any photo, please contact the contributor whose name is below said photo. [50][51] Radio airplay brought the tune notice, and Imperial suggested releasing a single, but Nelson opposed the idea, believing a single would diminish EP sales. However, Nelson may have felt that the reason was because he was playing new songs instead of just his old hits. #RickNelson #HelenBlair Problems arent problems anymore. On December 26, 1985, Nelson and the band left for a three-stop tour of the southern U.S. I think were in a good way together, and we have a good relationship., Who Is Mark Harmon's Wife? In 1957, he began a long and successful career as a popular recording artist. Try again later. Year should not be greater than current year. The heater caught fire and filled the cabin with toxic fumes. . Nelson guest starred on Hondo (playing Jesse James), and had a support role in The Over-the-Hill Gang (1969) with Walter Brennan and Pat O'Brien. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. They shouted to the passenger cabin, but there was no response. From the divorce settlement, Kristin was awarded $4,000 a month in child support and provision for joint custody of their four children. [33][42] When the television series went on summer break in 1957, Nelson made his first road trip and played four state and county fairs in Ohio and Wisconsin with the Four Preps, who opened and closed for him. For the preceding four months, she withstood chemotherapy and 25 radiation treatments, and by 1988, her cancer had receded. Nelson became an attraction at theme parks like Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland. In 1980, he met Helen Blair, who was a part-time model and an exotic-animal trainer . Genealogy for Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson (1940 - 1985) family tree on Geni, with over 245 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Plane crash Dec.31, 1985. Failed to report flower. By all accounts, Rick was a hell of a nice guy as well. As contentious accusations flew, Mark finally approached Kristins attorney and said, We dont want to go any further with this. 4 on Billboard's Best Sellers in Stores chart, and its flip side, "A Teenager's Romance", hit #2. Burton first showed up on Variety's radar when he appeared as a member of Ricky Nelson's band on the hit TV series, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" in 1958. Movies And Tv Shows. He scored a string of pop, rock and country hit songs in the 1960s, but his career stalled in the 1970s. [citation needed], While Nelson preferred rockabilly and uptempo rock songs like "Believe What You Say" (Hot 100 #4), "I Got a Feeling" (#10), "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It" (#12), "Hello Mary Lou" (#9), "It's Late" (#9), "Stood Up" (#2), "Waitin' in School" (#18), "Be-Bop Baby" (#3), and "Just a Little Too Much" (#9), his smooth, calm voice made him a natural to sing ballads. His zodiac sign is Taurus. Ricky Nelson had bequeathed his entire estate to his children and did not leave anything for his ex-wife. [85] Within months of their meeting, she became his road companion, and in 1982 she moved in with him. trivia, [81] The impasse over Rick's career created unpleasantness at home. Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949, playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. It is all totally 100 percent false, Barbra Reinecke, the Nelson familys attorney, said Thursday. Even though he never mentioned a problematic heater, Rank stated that he went to the rear of the plane to check the heater . He put the "y" back on his name and became "Ricky" again. The board said that while these steps might not have prevented the crash, "they would have enhanced the potential for survival of the passengers. - Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson was born at 1:25 p.m. on May 8, 1940 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey. A new band was formed by Lindy Goetz, then a promotion person at MCA Records. South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA. [89] Blair died with Nelson in the airplane fire. . [79][80] Kris wanted Rick to give up music, spend more time at home, and focus on acting, but the family enjoyed a recklessly expensive lifestyle, and Kris's extravagant spending left Rick no choice but to tour relentlessly. [1][2] In 1996 Nelson was ranked No. In 1980, Nelson met Helen Blair, a part-time model and exotic animal trainer, in Las Vegas. | Source . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [12][9] Ricky joined his parents and brother in Los Angeles in 1942. Nelson's wealth was astutely managed by his parents, who channeled his earnings into trust funds. Today. It was a Douglas DC-3 owned by the star. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 'Hello . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Nelsons friends and manager denied he had been a cocaine user and specifically that he indulged in free-basing, in which cocaine is mixed with solvents to purify the drug, which is allowed to dry and then smoked. In addition to his recording career, Nelson appeared in movies. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. [24] At age thirteen, Ricky was making over $100,000 per annum, and at sixteen he had a personal fortune of $500,000[27] (equivalent to $4,980,000 in 2021). He also started appearing in minor roles on television shows. The issue of Nelson and drugs arose Wednesday when The Washington Post quoted federal investigators as saying the New Years Eve airplane crash that killed the singer, his fiancee and five others may have resulted from a cabin fire ignited by free-basing cocaine. [29][32][33][34] With his father's help, he secured a one-record deal with Verve Records, an important jazz label looking for a young and popular personality who could sing or be taught to sing. Harriet, normally the vocalist for Ozzie's band, remained in Englewood, New Jersey, with her newborn and toddler. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Nobody but my brother could have talked me into this because I trusted him, Kristin said. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Fiancee of rock singer Rick Nelson. The Post quoted unidentified sources as saying preliminary reports indicate Nelsons body contained a measurable level of cocaine not absorbed into his system when he died. It was granted in 1981 and ended the 18-year-marriage. Meanwhile, bandleader Ozzie toured with the Nelson orchestra. [28], Nelson played clarinet and drums in his tweens and early teens, learned the rudimentary guitar chords, and vocally imitated his favorite Sun Records rockabilly artists in the bathroom at home or in the showers at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. June Blair was a San Francisco-born model who provided eye candy in a few 1950s and 60s films and early TV episodes, often cast as chorines or good time girls. Ricky and David Nelson, the sons of '50s TV stars Harriet and Ozzy Nelson, were introduced in the entertainment industry at a very young age. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Helen Blair (61284400)? [citation needed], Nelson's music was very well recorded with a clear, punchy soundthanks in part to engineer Bunny Robyn and producer Jimmy Haskell. Britney Spears has paid tribute to fellow Mouseketeer Annette Funicello who has passed away at the age of 70. [46] Following these successes, Nelson was given a more prominent role on the Ozzie and Harriet show and ended every two or three episodes with a musical number.[47]. The Blairs refused to bury Helen's remains and filed a $2 million wrongful death suit against Nelson's estate. [5][6][7] He was the second son of entertainment couple Harriet Hilliard Nelson (born Peggy Lou Snyder; July 18, 1909 October 2, 1994) and Ozzie Nelson (March 20, 1906 June 3, 1975). Ricky Nelson pictured in 1960 playing his guitar. and more from FamousFix.com. Rank, 34, the pilot, was reported in good . Ricky Nelson : biography. The pilot, and his co-pilot, although severely burned, survived. [39][40] About the same time, he made an unpaid public appearance, singing "Blue Moon of Kentucky" with the Four Preps at a Hamilton High School lunch-hour assembly[37] in Los Angeles and was greeted by hordes of screaming teens who had seen the television episode. Ferguson said that Rank repeatedly went to the back of the plane to try to fix the heater, and that Rank told Ferguson several times to turn the heater back on. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson (May 8, 1940 - December 31, 1985) was an American musician and actor. When Helen Blair, a 25-year-old groupie, moved in with him, things went from bad to worse thanks to Blair`s own . Accusations of drug and alcohol use and poor parenting were exchanged before the divorce was finalized in 1982. As Kristin continued to spiral, Mark stepped in and urged her to sign herself into rehab. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. photos, Are you sure that you want to delete this flower?